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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 367.55 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 367.55 and 244.24 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 367.55 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/367.55 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 367.55 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 89,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,770.41/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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